1946 GAZ M-20 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1946 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1946 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1946 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1946 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 GAZ M-20 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | M-20 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
